CURRENT

DOE-HDBK-1215-2014 Chg Notice 1 (Reaffirmed 2022), Optimizing Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment for use with DOE O 458.1, ALARA Requirements


This Handbook provides information to assist the Department of Energy (DOE) program and field offices in understanding what is necessary and acceptable for implementing the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) provisions of DOE Order (O) 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment. It identifies the goals, requirements, and issues that need to be addressed when developing ALARA analyses for the optimization of various programs to support DOE’s diverse missions. Various case studies and examples are also provided to further assist in implementing the ALARA process. This Handbook was reaffirmed in September 2022.

DOE HDBK-1215-2014_Reaffirmed_ 20221017.pdf -- PDF Document, 4.97 MB
Subjects:
  • Assessments
  • Facility Management
  • Hazard/Accident Analysis
  • Nuclear Facility Safety
  • Reporting
  • Safety
ID: DOE-HDBK-1215-2014 Chg Notice 1 (Reaffirmed 2022)
Type: Handbook
Senior Line Manager: Silverman, Josh
Senior Line Manager Org: EH-20
OPI: EHSS - Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
Preparing Activity: Mike Stewart
Status: Current
Approved Date: Oct 10, 2014
Last Update: Oct 06, 2022
Reaffirmed Date: Oct 06, 2022
DNFSB Interest: Yes
Invoked Standard: No